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SXSW Interviews 2026 – Sunforger

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Phew, what!? You’re telling me SXSW kicks off later THIS WEEK!? Well yeah I knew that, but wow if things didn’t really sneak up on me this year, more so than any prior festival. So things “officially” start going down on Thursday, but you are sure to see some things starting today and of course into what is sure to be a wild weekend. We have another preview for you today, this time with Montreal based act Sunforger. As always, full interview, show dates and tunes will be after the jump.

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The Same Sky Share What’s Left

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Feel like there’s lots of noise in the world today, so why not dive into some noise on our end in the music world. I’ve got this great track from Montreal’s The Same Sky, and while it begins with this sort of stabbing riff climbing the speakers, that’s all about sliding into the tension. Velvety vocals continue that tease, carefully tip-toeing along the line towards the chorus. That’s when a wave of cascading noise just blasts forth in the best possible way, releasing the build up and letting all that noise fade away into the far off background. This is the first single from the forthcoming Haunting in the Mountain LP, out on April 2nd.

Prism Shores Announce Softest Attack

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Last year, Montreal’s Prism Shores delivered the most excellent Out from Underneath LP, and they’ve wasted little time, returning today with the news of another LP coming out in early Spring. In the song below, you can hear their lineage to noisy pop purveyors like Teenage Fanclub, building up swirling guitar bits in the background whilst pushing the vocals up front. For my two cents, there’s a definitive earnestness to their vocal performance, almost as if they’re fusing their power pop sound with hints of late 90s emo. It’s a successful track, and one that already has me looking for the funds to grab Softest Attack, the new LP out in April via Meritorio Records.

Please to Meet You: Hush

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You can always depend on the Montreal scene to deliver creative pop music that leans just left of the dial, and today, we’re introducing ourselves (and maybe you) to Hush. Their debut single operates with this naturally propulsive vibe, locked in by this biting bit of percussive pop and this delicate bit of jangle on the guitar. Guitars fade a bit, moving into this sort of synthetic pop realm that’s as delighting as it is futuristic pop. When all the elements begin to swirl together, it’s easy to find yourself marveling at the sounds echoing through your headphones. Hoping we get to hear more from the trio in the new year!

Aus!Funkt Drop New Single

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If you woke up today looking for a little bit of musical energy to carry you to the end, might you try on this Aus!Funkt jam that dropped today? The Montreal outfit just dropped a AA single today, and man, the rhythmic pulse of this tune below is just too solid not to crank up. Almost instantly your body is propelled into motion, whether that’s full body swaying or toe-tapping, you can’t deny the fashionable pulse of this hit. They flesh out the track with layers of shadowy vocals to pull on those dark-wave notes, with other musical excursions blasting all around the track. Don’t hesitate, and just click play!

Aus!Funkt! Release Rewire the Damage

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There always seem to be a bevy of releases when we get to the end of the month, and today is no different as Montreal outfit, Aus!Funkt! release their brand new effort, Rewire the Damage. I wanted to drop the group’s opening track from the LP, as it has this driving industrial group, spun in a more pop-centric fashion. For some reason, it reminds me of a more playful version of International Noise Conspiracy, finding the spots where rock can subside and let heavy groove and horn blasts take control of the sound. It’s hard to turn a rock vibe into something as complex and accessible as what you’re going to get below. Jump HERE to hear the whole LP.

SXSW Interviews 2025: Last Waltzon

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As we continue to churn out some of these SXSW getting to know you pieces, I am finding a lot to look forward to next week when the music lineup really shows up in Austin. If you’re one of those still holding on to the old Austin narrative, why not venture out and see one of the hundreds of amazing bands coming to town? One such band we’d recommend is Montreal based outfit Last Waltzon, who were kind enough to answer our interview questions. You can find full responses, show dates, and tunes after the jump.

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SXSW Interviews 2025: Population II

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The ATH team is still thrown off with how early SXSW is going down this year, and it seems insane that things kick off in just over a week. How is this possible?!? Well, ready or not, things are set to go down soon as we close out the long AF month of February. Hopefully some interviews and guides will help you prepare yourself and find some bands to follow around town. Today our next interview set comes by way of Montreal based band Population II. Hit the jump for full interview, show times, and tunes.

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Private Lives Drop Psychic Beat

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Over the last few years, Feel It Records has turned me onto some great acts I might not have caught onto otherwise, and as I circled back on yesterday’s news, there was this great Private Lives tune to share. My initial draw was Jackie Blenkarn’s voice; it’s got this pre-riotgrrrl yelp to it that teases the links between punk and classic rock n’ roll vibes. Behind her, there’s this quick rhythm and jittering guitar stabs that feel over-caffeinated in the best way possible. Blenkarn’s voice through the chorus delivers the sweetness to dose you with pop, while the band takes on a moment to remind you of their adoration for the old school with a ripping little nostalgic solo. They’ll release Salt of the Earth on March 21st.

Fleeting Colours Share Stay Single

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For a band that only has three total songs under their belt, Montreal’s Fleeting Colours definitely sound like a well-oiled machine. Their latest offering toys with the balance between slow-core pacing and walls of gaze-y noise; you can certainly feel the wash of power released by the distortion if you crank the volume up appropriately. If you loved great records last year from bands like Trauma Ray or Mo Dotti, you’re going to be diving head first into this tune, as it plays perfectly into the quiet-loud dynamics that make for a perfect pop number. We hope to hear more from the group going into 2025!

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